The federal government is seeking to restrict a synthetic kratom product that is already banned in Arizona but easy to find ...

Federal officials promised on Tuesday to crack down on a potent semisynthetic opioid found in gas store gummies, drinks and ...

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The opioid-like substance is sold in gummies, tablets and drinkable shots, mainly in gas stations and convenience stores.

U.S. health officials are cracking down on an opioid-related ingredient being added to drinks, supplements and other products ...

Over the last decade a substance known as kratom has grown in popularity, appearing on the shelves of gas stations, smoke shops, coffee spots and tea stores.

Kratom is a natural plant. Some companies sell synthetic high-potency products under the label of kratom, but the federal government is cracking down on deceptive practices.

The FDA has released a report to educate the public regarding the dangers of 7-OH and its distinction from the kratom plant ...

7-OH occurs naturally at low levels in the kratom plant, but the FDA is most concerned with products that contain 7-OH in ...

Makers of the controversial herbal supplements, while amenable to regulations, have been plagued by infighting.

Federal officials said a psychoactive ingredient in kratom had been refined and added to supplements that could quickly ...

Kratom manufacturers caution that the supplement isn't always safe in the unregulated market. Lawmakers are now seeking to ...